2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program NYFVI is pleased to partner with New York State’s Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) to manage the competitive grant program for New York State’s 2018 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program application.

The 2018 program is currently accepting applications

The 2018 Request for Proposals can be found here. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Market's press release can be found here.

All applications must be submitted online by midnight, Sunday, February 18, 2018.

Grants will range from $50,000 to $100,000. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2020.

WebinarA 90-minute webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd and the presentation will be posted. Please register here.

Questions and AnswersQuestions about the Specialty Crop RFP or application must be submitted via email to kevans@nyfvi.org. All questions and answers will be published below.